Fall River public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will consider a memorandum of agreement with Fall River Fire Fighters, Local 1314 and a $2,500,000 transfer from the Stabilization Fund to the Fire Salaries Fund. The agenda also includes an amended loan order for the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy renovation project. Additionally, the council will review library board reappointments and upcoming election logistics.

• $2,500,000 transfer from Stabilization Fund to Fire Salaries Fund
• Amended $8,101,636 loan order for school renovation project
• Memorandum of Agreement with Fall River Fire Fighters, Local 1314
• National Grid pole installation on Penn Street
• Library Board of Trustees reappointments

The City Council approved a $2.5 million transfer from the Stabilization Fund to the Fire Salaries Fund and adopted a Memorandum of Agreement with the Fall River Fire Fighters. The Council also confirmed eight reappointments to the Library Board of Trustees and approved a loan order for the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy renovation.

• Approved $2.5M transfer from Stabilization Fund to Fire Salaries Fund (unanimous)
• Adopted Memorandum of Agreement with Fall River Fire Fighters, Local 1314 (9-0)
• Confirmed 8 reappointments to the Library Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Adopted loan order for Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy renovation (unanimous)
• Referred election polling place orders to Board of Election Commissioners for input (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to discuss taxi license amendments for disabled accessibility (unanimous)
• Approved installation of one new National Grid pole on Penn Street (unanimous)
• Approved various taxicab, auto body, and auto repair shop license renewals (unanimous)

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The City Council will consider a proposal for $172,372.77 in Bristol County ARPA funds to purchase medical equipment for Emergency Medical Services. Additionally, the Council will review a resubmitted proposal regarding the sale of the Bank Street Armory.

• $172,372.77 proposal for EMS stethoscopes, ultrasounds, and ventilators
• Bank Street Armory sale proposal to Main Street Property, LLC for $200,000.00
• National Grid underground conduit installation on Lindsey Street
• Traffic Commission recommendation to amend traffic ordinances
• Fall River Masonic Building Association sign applications on Eastern Avenue and Wilson Road

Revised)

The Fall River City Council is meeting to vote on several financial matters, including $172,372.77 in ARPA funds for EMS medical equipment, three Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) agreements for housing projects, and two federal grants for police. The agenda also includes public hearings on utility pole locations, a second-hand store license, curb removals, and street acceptances, plus a vote on the FY2024 tax classification.

• $172,372.77 ARPA funding for EMS medical equipment (stethoscopes, ultrasounds, ventilators)
• TIE agreements for Sanford Spinning Mills (206 Globe Mills Ave, 93 units), Durfee Trust (80-84 North Main St, 22 units), and 66 Troy St amendment (27 to 36 units)
• $2,375,000 COPS grant for new police officer salaries and benefits
• $127,555 COPS grant for virtual reality de-escalation training equipment
• Public hearings on new utility poles on Airport Road and Laurel Street, and curb removals at 123 Alsop St, 41 Crestwood St, 0 President Ave/Dyer St, and 106 Howland St

The City Council approved Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) agreements for residential developments at 206 Globe Mills Avenue, 80-84 North Main Street, and 66 Troy Street. The council also accepted over $2.4M in DOJ grants for police staffing and training. Several street acceptances and curb removal requests were approved.

• Approved TIE Agreement for Sanford Spinning Mills, LLC (206 Globe Mills Ave) pending tax payment (5-1)
• Approved TIE Agreement for Durfee Trust Limited Partnership (80-84 North Main St) (5-1)
• Approved TIE Agreement Amendment for 66 Troy Street, LLC (5-1)
• Approved $2,375,000 DOJ grant for police salaries and benefits (unanimous)
• Approved $127,555 DOJ grant for VR de-escalation training equipment (unanimous)
• Adopted FY2024 tax levy percentages and a residential factor of 83.9975 (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of Hayfield Lane, Highland Farm Road, Old Pasture Way, Steepbrook Terrace, Glendale Street, and Wayland Street (unanimous)
• Referred $172,372.77 ARPA funding proposal for EMS equipment to Committee on Finance (unanimous)

City Council

The Fall River City Council will hold committee meetings and a regular meeting. Key items include an update on the Route 79/Davol Street Corridor Improvements Project, budget reports for FY2023 Q4 and FY2024 Q1, and several orders including the proposed sale of the Bank Street Armory for $200,000. The council will also consider accepting a $60,000 state road safety grant and various street acceptances and license renewals.

• Sale of Bank Street Armory, 72 Bank Street, to Main Street Property, LLC for $200,000
• Accept $60,000 EOPSS Municipal Road Safety Program award for traffic enforcement
• Appropriate $308,843 from Tax Levy to Reserve Fund; $150,000 to Overlay Account; $31,248.64 to Intergovernmental Expenses
• Public hearings for street acceptances: Hayfield Lane, Highland Farm Road, Old Pasture Way, Steepbrook Terrace
• License renewals and transfer for auto body/repair shops

The City Council voted to table the proposal to sell the Bank Street Armory to a developer to allow for further research into federal and local funding. The council also approved several street acceptances and road safety grants.

• Tabled sale of Bank Street Armory to Main Street Property, LLC (9-0)
• Approved $60,000 EOPSS Municipal Road Safety Program award
• Approved $35,200 ARPA funding for Open Space and Recreational Plan
• Appropriated $308,843 from Tax Levy to Reserve Fund
• Appropriated $150,000 from Tax Levy to Overlay Account
• Appropriated $31,248.64 from Reserve Fund to Intergovernmental Expenses
• Adopted street acceptances for Hayfield Lane, Highland Farm Road, Old Pasture Way, and Steepbrook Terrace
• Passed emergency ordinance for handicapped parking on Eastern, Eddy, Forest, Fountain, Mott, and Stafford roads

City Council

The City Council will consider amending the Waterfront Urban Renewal Plan to include two properties for redevelopment. The meeting also includes discussions on the Bank Street Armory proposal and the approval of several state and federal grants.

• Amendment to Waterfront Urban Renewal Plan for Davol Street properties
• $2,000,000 MassWorks Grant for Stafford Square flooding mitigation
• Joint pole relocation and installation on Locust Street
• Curb removal request for 711 Pleasant Street
• Reappointment of Luis Ferreira to the Conservation Commission

The City Council approved several state and federal grants totaling over $2.2 million and amended the Waterfront Urban Renewal Plan to include two new properties for redevelopment. A proposal for the Bank Street Armory was tabled following an objection regarding procedure.

• Confirmed reappointment of Luis Ferreira to the Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Tabled Bank Street Armory Proposal Review and Recommendation following objection
• Referred FY 2024 Quarter 1 Budget Report to Committee on Finance (unanimous)
• Referred traffic ordinance amendments to Committee on Ordinances and Legislation (unanimous)
• Adopted order for November 7, 2023 City Election warrant (unanimous)
• Approved two new pole locations and one relocation on Locust Street (unanimous)
• Approved 9-foot curb removal at 711 Pleasant Street (unanimous)
• Approved various taxicab, livery, auto body, and auto repair licenses (unanimous)

Revised)

The City Council and Finance Committee will consider an $8,101,636 loan order for window and door replacements at Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy. The agenda also includes a request to transfer $49,999 from opioid settlement funds to Health and Human Services. Additionally, the council will review ordinances regarding thin-film plastic bags and the removal of handicapped parking on several streets.

• $8,101,636 loan order for Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy renovations
• Transfer of $49,999 from Opioid Settlement Receipts Stabilization Fund to Health and Human Services
• Appropriation of $236,374.29 from CPA funds for Historic Resources Preservation Projects
• Ordinance for removing handicapped parking on streets including Fifth, Alden, and Barnaby
• Proposed ordinance regarding thin-film plastic bags

Revised)

The City Council will discuss strategies to decrease homeless encampments and funding for a mental health clinician. The agenda also includes votes on several appointments to the Historical Commission and Cultural Council. Additionally, the council will consider a $50,000 grant for a trolley bus purchase.

• $2,500,000 HUD CDA Section 108 Loan for fire apparatus and equipment replacement
• $50,000 MOTT Grant for the purchase of a trolley bus
• Proposed ordinance regarding panhandling restrictions
• Discussion on funding and contracting a Mental Health Clinician
• Proposed ordinances for various traffic and handicapped parking changes

The City Council approved a $2.5 million HUD loan for fire apparatus and a property tax reduction program for veterans providing volunteer services. The council also passed ordinances regarding handicapped parking and the creation of a Community Medicine Scheduling Coordinator position.

• Approved $2.5M HUD loan for fire apparatus and equipment (unanimous)
• Adopted order for veteran/spouse property tax reduction for volunteer services (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 MOTT grant for a trolley bus (unanimous)
• Passed ordinance for handicapped parking on Hamlet, Middle, and Winter Streets (7-0)
• Passed ordinance for Community Medicine Scheduling Coordinator (unanimous)
• Passed ordinance renaming committee to 'Committee on Human Services, Housing, Elder and Veterans’ Affairs' (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of thin-film plastic bag ordinance (voted to pass, Councilor Raposo opposed)
• Referred panhandling restrictions ordinance to Committee on Ordinances and Legislation (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several proposals, including Bristol County ARPA funding for the Route 79 Project and a new veterans' assistance program. The agenda also includes public hearings on curb removals and discussions regarding traffic ordinance amendments.

• $3,000,000.00 in Bristol County ARPA funding for Route 79 Project drainage improvements
• $250,000.00 in Bristol County ARPA funding for a veterans' assistance program
• Sale of Bank Street Armory to Main Street Property, LLC for $200,000.00
• $135,000.00 appropriation from the EMS Stabilization Fund to EMS Capital
• Proposed ordinance amendments regarding traffic and handicapped parking

The City Council approved $250,000 in ARPA funding for a need-based veterans assistance program and appropriated $180,000 for EMS capital and expenses. The Council also passed a handicapped parking ordinance and adopted the warrant for the September 19 preliminary city election.

• Approved $135,000 from EMS Stabilization Fund to EMS Capital (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 from EMS Salaries to EMS Expenses (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 ARPA funding for veterans assistance program (unanimous)
• Adopted warrant for September 19, 2023 Preliminary City Election (unanimous)
• Passed handicapped parking ordinance for 11 streets (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for Committee on Finance to discuss mental health clinician funding (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for Committee on Finance to discuss homeless encampments (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for Committee on Real Estate to discuss increased rental costs (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider two Bristol County ARPA funding proposals totaling $3,450,000 for Stafford Square and Route 79 improvements. The agenda also includes a recommendation to sell the Bank Street Armory to Main Street Projects, LLC for $200,000. Additionally, the council will review street acceptance requests and police recruitment discussions.

• $450,000 ARPA funding proposal for Stafford Square design efforts
• $3,000,000 ARPA funding proposal for Route 79 Project drainage improvements
• Sale of Bank Street Armory to Main Street Projects, LLC for $200,000
• Five-year contract approval for school bus transportation with Whaling City Transit
• Public hearing for curb removal at 4 Judsen Street

The City Council approved a five-year school bus transportation contract to enable the city to qualify for electric bus grant funding. The council also confirmed two mayoral appointments and approved the acceptance of two city streets. Several funding proposals were referred to the Committee on Finance.

• Approved five-year school bus transportation contract with Whaling City Transit (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Dennis F. Soares to the Cultural Council (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of John LaPointe to the Traffic Commission (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of Small Street and Courtney Street (unanimous)
• Approved curb removal of 20 feet at 4 Judson Street (unanimous)
• Approved drainlayer license for Mike Andrade Excavation, LLC (unanimous)
• Referred Bank Street Armory proposal and two ARPA funding proposals to Committee on Finance (unanimous)
• Adopted citations for Richard and Debbie Danner and Bobby Justin (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review grant acceptances for tree planting and fire station safety upgrades. The meeting includes discussions regarding the Bank Street Armory and appointments to the Commission on Disability. The council will also consider transferring $1,906,110.20 to the Stabilization Fund.

• Acceptance of $99,650 grant for tree planting in local parks
• Acceptance of $147,727.27 FEMA grant for fire station alarm systems
• Transfer of $1,906,110.20 to the Stabilization Fund from surplus revenue
• Confirmation of appointments to the Commission on Disability
• Proposed ordinance for traffic and handicapped parking removals

The City Council confirmed two appointments to the Commission on Disability and approved several grants and fund transfers, including $1.9M to the Stabilization Fund. The council also passed ordinances regarding traffic and zoning fee schedules and approved various business license renewals.

• Confirmed Joseph A. Rioux and Maiza Silva, Esq. to the Commission on Disability (Unanimous)
• Approved $99,650 Greening the Gateway Cities grant and $147,727.27 FEMA Firefighters grant (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $1,906,110.20 to the Stabilization Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $23,726.06 to Bristol County Agricultural School (Unanimous)
• Adopted Memorandums of Agreement for Environmental Police and Police Superior Officer’s Association (Unanimous)
• Passed traffic ordinance for handicapped parking removals and a new stop at Almond St and Ferry St (Unanimous)
• Passed Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board fee schedule amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved taxicab license application for Muhammad Shabbir d/b/a Shab in a Cab (5-3)

City Council

The City Council will consider establishing spending limits for various revolving funds for Fiscal Year 2024. The agenda also includes a request to transfer $16,000 from Library Salaries to the Operating Reserve Fund. Additionally, the council will review a resolution regarding traffic and pollution concerns near 999 William S. Canning Blvd.

• Establishing FY2024 spending limits for revolving funds, including $20,000 for Fire Department Hazardous Material Recovery
• Transfer of $16,000 from Library Salaries to the Operating Reserve Fund
• Resolution regarding traffic, noise, and air pollution at 999 William S. Canning Blvd
• Auto repair shop license renewal for Mello Services Station, Inc. at 801 Bay Street
• Transfer of auto repair shop license no. 161 from Henry’s Tire Service, Inc. to Henry’s Tire Enterprises, Inc.

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2024 Municipal Budget and established spending limits for various revolving funds. The council also approved a $16,000 transfer from library salaries to the Operating Reserve Fund.

• Adopted Fiscal Year 2024 Municipal Budget appropriation order (5-3)
• Approved spending limits for FY 2024 Revolving Funds (unanimous)
• Approved $16,000 transfer from Library Salaries to Operating Reserve Fund (unanimous)
• Granted leave to withdraw resolution regarding Northeast Alternatives traffic and pollution (unanimous)
• Approved auto repair shop license renewal for Mello Services Station, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved auto repair shop license transfer to Henry's Tire Enterprises, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Police Chief's report on taxicab and livery licenses (unanimous)
• Approved drainlayer license for S. Oliveira Construction Corp. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on pole relocations at President Avenue and North Main Street. The Finance Committee is scheduled to discuss park revenue, the Bank Street Armory, and Route 79 corridor improvements. The Council will also consider proposed ordinances regarding traffic parking, zoning fees, and official salaries.

• Public hearing on joint pole relocations at President Avenue and North Main Street
• Proposed ordinance amending Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board fee schedules
• Proposed ordinance for School Committee member salary increases
• Proposed ordinance regarding property owner duties to prevent litter and weeds
• Acceptance of a donation of paintings for the Fall River Public Library

The City Council voted down proposed ordinances to increase salaries for School Committee members and provide cost of living adjustments for elected officials. The council approved several traffic ordinances and auto repair shop licenses.

• Rejected salary increase for School Committee members (4-4)
• Rejected cost of living adjustments for elected officials (3-5)
• Approved emergency ordinance for handicapped parking on multiple streets (8-0)
• Approved auto repair shop licenses for Robert Ferraz and Mario P. Loureiro
• Approved joint pole locations for Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc
• Approved taxicab and livery driver licenses
• Approved public way applications for Day of Portugal Festival and Steppingstone Inc.
• Approved drainlayer licenses for JB Lanagan & Company, Inc. and HM Lopes LLC

City Council

The City Council will consider a request to transfer $561,075.00 from the Operating Reserve Fund to cover various department salaries and contract obligations. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding curb removal and an auto repair shop license. Additionally, the council will review appointments to the Conservation Commission and Board of Park Commissioners.

• Transfer of $561,075.00 from Operating Reserve Fund for salaries and buyouts
• Public hearing for curb removal at 236 Fieldstone Lane
• Auto repair shop license application for Integrity Auto at 851 Globe Street
• Confirmation of Nikita Lynn Viera to the Conservation Commission
• Planning Board recommendation for street acceptances including Hayfield Lane

The City Council approved a fund transfer for various salary and buyout costs and confirmed several board appointments. The council also accepted the addition of five streets to the city system and approved multiple business licenses.

• Approved $561,075 transfer from Operating Reserve Fund for salaries and buyouts (8-1)
• Confirmed Nikita Lynn Viera to Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Confirmed Helen Rego and Bernard J. McDonald to Board of Park Commissioners (unanimous)
• Accepted Hayfield Lane, Highland Farm Road, Old Pasture Way, and Steepbrook Terrace as streets (unanimous)
• Accepted Wayland Street as a street (8-1)
• Approved curb removal at 236 Fieldstone Lane (unanimous)
• Approved auto body shop license renewals for Brougham Motors Inc. and County Street Collision and Customizing (unanimous)
• Approved 9 drainlayer licenses (unanimous)

Revised)

The Fall River City Council will meet to discuss several priority matters, including large federal grants for school buses and substance misuse prevention. The Finance Committee will also review the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Emergency Medical Services budget and the Community Development Agency's annual action plan.

• Acceptance of $3,860,000 EPA Clean School Bus Rebate Program grant
• Appropriation of $1,771,608 from Community Preservation Act funds for FY 2024 projects
• Proposal for $50,000 ARPA funding for the Veterans’ Kitchen of Fall River, Inc.
• Acceptance of $875,000 MassCALL3 Substance Misuse Prevention Grant
• Review of the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Emergency Medical Services Budget

The City Council approved several grant expenditures, including funding for substance misuse prevention and electric school buses. They also appropriated over $1.77M in Community Preservation Act funds for FY 2024 projects and approved various business license renewals.

• Approved $50,000 ARPA funding for Veterans’ Kitchen of Fall River, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $875,000 MassCALL3 Substance Misuse Prevention Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $3,860,000 EPA Clean School Bus Rebate and $2,000,000 Mass Clean Energy Center Grant (unanimous)
• Appropriated $1,771,608 from Community Preservation Act funds for FY 2024 projects (unanimous)
• Approved disclosure for Special Municipal Employee Michelle “Mimi” Larrivee (unanimous)
• Approved various taxi, second-hand, pawnbroker, and pool/billiards license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved structure application for lemonade stand at Salon 812, 812 Pleasant Street (unanimous)
• Approved drainlayer licenses for seven companies/individuals (unanimous)

Joint Meeting (Revised)

The City Council and School Committee will meet to discuss several priority items, including emergency medical services budgets and committee reappointments. Public hearings are scheduled regarding curb removal on Elizabeth Street and a new auto repair shop license. The council will also consider proposed changes to traffic regulations and water and sewer rates.

• $50,000 ARPA funding proposal for The Veterans’ Kitchen of Fall River, Inc.
• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024 budgets for Water and Sewer Divisions
• Public hearing for an auto repair shop license at 1262 Brayton Avenue
• Proposed parking changes on Benton Street and McDonald Street
• Reappointments to the Election Commission and Licensing Board

The City Council and School Committee held a joint meeting to review revenue and expense forecasts for the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. Administration and school officials presented goals and financial data, though no formal votes were taken on the budget proposals. The administration expects to present the final budget during the second week of May.

• Unanimously voted to adjourn the City Council (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budgets and rate adjustments for the Water and Sewer Divisions. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a new joint pole location on River Street to support MBTA service. Additionally, the council will review a $3,900 grant for fire education programs.

• Proposed FY24 sewer rate of $6.06 per ccf and stormwater fee of $50.00 per quarter
• Public hearing for a new joint pole location on River Street to feed MBTA service
• $3,900 grant from MA EOPSS for fire education programs
• Amendments to traffic ordinances regarding parking and one-way streets
• Resolution to include 'Veterans' in the Committee on Human Services

The City Council approved $173,000 in ARPA funding for the Fall River Artist Culture Coalition Artist Recovery Program. The council also passed a first reading of proposed water and sewer rate ordinances and adopted several traffic and licensing orders.

• Approved $173,000 ARPA funding for Fall River Artist Culture Coalition Artist Recovery Program (8-0)
• Passed first reading of proposed Water and Sewer Rate ordinances (7-1)
• Adopted $3,900 MA EOPSS grant for Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) and Senior SAFE (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to add 'Veterans' to the Committee on Human Services, Housing, Youth, and Elder Affairs (unanimous)
• Adopted emergency preamble and passed handicapped parking ordinances for multiple streets (unanimous)
• Approved quitclaim deed for Article 97 protection of Watuppa Reservation Area properties (unanimous)
• Approved 7 drainlayer licenses (unanimous)
• Approved auto body and repair shop license renewals for Carl's Collision Center and First Ford Inc. (unanimous)

Joint Meeting

The City Council and School Committee will hold a joint meeting featuring the Mayor’s State of the City Address. The agenda includes proposed transfers totaling over $1.3 million to cover EMS costs and various department salaries. The Council will also consider FY2024 Water and Sewer budgets and several curb removal requests.

• $1,144,000 transfer from the EMS Stabilization Account for salaries and expenses
• $183,000 transfer from the Operating Reserve Fund for various department salaries
• Proposed FY2024 budgets and rate ordinances for Water and Sewer Divisions
• Request for $6,004.56 in ARPA funding for pothole repair asphalt arrays
• Public hearings regarding multiple curb removal requests

The City Council and School Committee held a joint meeting for the Mayor's State of the City address. No substantive legislative actions were taken; both bodies voted unanimously to adjourn after the presentation.

• City Council voted unanimously to adjourn (March 14, 2023)
• School Committee voted unanimously to adjourn (March 14, 2023)

City Council

The City Council will discuss transferring surplus revenue to school funds and accepting a grant for South Watuppa Pond remediation. The agenda also includes proposed changes to traffic loading zones and the removal of several handicapped parking spaces.

• Transfer of $1,071,959 to the School Appropriation from FY22 Surplus Revenue
• $71,000 grant for South Watuppa Pond sediment remediation
• Proposed removal of handicapped parking on multiple streets including Second, Third, and Albion Streets
• New loading zone for vehicles on Nashua Street
• AT&T telecommunications pole installation at 583 Bedford Street

The City Council approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Fall River Police Association and transferred over $1M in surplus revenue to schools. The council also authorized a 5% COLA increase for the Contributory Retirement Board and accepted a $71,000 environmental grant.

• Approved police union contract with MassCop Local 1854 (8-1)
• Transferred $1,071,959 from FY22 Surplus Revenue to School Appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved 5% COLA increase for Fall River Contributory Retirement Board for FY 2023 (unanimous)
• Accepted $71,000 Liberty Utilities grant for South Watuppa Pond sediment remediation (unanimous)
• Passed traffic ordinance for Nashua Street loading zone and multiple handicapped parking removals (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to discuss destroying impounded non-street legal vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved one new AT&T pole on Bedford Street (unanimous)

City Council

The Council will review several appointments and the acceptance of state grants for police and fire services. The agenda also includes public hearings for utility pole installations and various ordinance changes.

• Acceptance of $539,865 grant for police overtime costs
• Transfer of $1,300,000.00 to the Stabilization Fund
• Public hearing for Massachusetts Electric Company pole locations
• Appropriation of $55,000 for Maplewood Park ball park lights
• Proposed ordinance changes for traffic and handicapped parking

The City Council approved three TIF agreements and five public safety and accessibility grants. The council also confirmed several municipal appointments and approved fund transfers to the Stabilization and OPEB funds.

• Approved TIF Agreements for BankFive, 37 Park Street LLC, and Hyde Development LLC (8-1)
• Approved five grants totaling $1,442,149 for police/fire overtime, equipment, and Veterans Center accessibility (unanimous)
• Approved $1.3M transfer to Stabilization Fund and $366,069.80 to OPEB Fund from FY22 Surplus Revenue (unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 for Maplewood Park ball park lights (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointments for Veteran's Agent, Board of Assessors, Council on Aging, Commission on Disability, and Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)
• Tabled $173,000 ARPA funding proposal for Fall River Artist Culture Coalition (6-3)
• Passed emergency ordinance for new handicapped parking on multiple streets (unanimous)
• Approved new pole and conduit installations on Star, Eclipse, High, and Belmont Streets (unanimous)

City Council

The Fall River City Council will hold a special meeting on January 31, 2023. The agenda includes a period for citizen input and an Open Meeting Law complaint regarding the council's January 24, 2023 meeting.

• Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins
• Citizen input

The City Council unanimously voted to refer an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins to Corporation Counsel. The complaint alleged a violation occurred during a January 24, 2023, meeting.

• Waived rules to allow citizen Charles Chace to speak past the three-minute limit (unanimous)
• Referred Open Meeting Law complaint from Patrick Higgins to Corporation Counsel (unanimous)

Revised)

The Fall River City Council will consider proposals for $5 million in ARPA funding for a storm water corridor project and lead service line removal. The agenda also includes creating an opioid settlement stabilization fund using $931,039.86 from the General Fund. Additionally, the council will review several mayoral appointments to local boards.

• $2,000,000 ARPA funding proposal for Waterfront Storm Water Corridor Project on Route 79
• $3,000,000 ARPA funding proposal for removing 450 lead service lines
• Creation of Opioid Settlement Receipts Stabilization Fund and transfer of $931,039.86 from General Fund
• Public hearing for a new Massachusetts Electric Company pole at 143 Guild Street
• Transfer of auto repair license No. 263 on Globe Street

The City Council established a stabilization fund for opioid settlement receipts and transferred $931,039.86 into it. The Council also approved $5 million in ARPA funding for water infrastructure and lead service line removal.

• Created Opioid Settlement Receipts Stabilization Fund (unanimous)
• Transferred $931,039.86 from General Fund to Opioid Stabilization Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $2M ARPA funding for Route 79 Waterfront Storm Water Corridor Project (unanimous)
• Approved $3M ARPA funding for partial removal of 450 lead service lines (unanimous)
• Confirmed reappointments to Council on Aging, Board of Appeals, Sewer Commission, and Planning Board (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to seek addition of Veterans Memorial Bicentennial Park to National Historic Parks Registry (unanimous)
• Referred request for School Committee compensation increase to Committee on Ordinances and Legislation (7-1)
• Tabled request for extension to submit Quarter 2 budget report

City Council

The City Council will review a $2,700,000 loan order to amend funding for the construction and renovation of buildings for the Emergency Medical Services Department. The agenda also includes authorizing upcoming municipal election dates and polling locations. Additionally, the council will address committee reports and business license renewals.

• $2,700,000 loan order for EMS building construction and renovation
• Authorization of September 19 and November 7 municipal election dates and polling places
• Auto repair shop license renewal for Boston Auto Fair, LLC at 2147 Pleasant Street
• Appointment of Richard Mancini as Historical Commission representative to the CPC
• Resolution for Committee on Economic Development and Tourism to meet with community organizations

The City Council adopted orders for the 2023 preliminary and municipal elections and approved several business and driver licenses. The council also authorized two committees to convene for discussions on community organization events and real estate taxes.

• Approved Preliminary Municipal Election for Sept 19, 2023, and Municipal Election for Nov 7, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved 27 designated polling places for 2023 elections (unanimous)
• Approved auto repair shop license renewal for Igor Zinovyev d/b/a Boston Auto Fair, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 taxicab driver licenses for Jean P. Charlot, Robert Kelleher, Nicole Pontes, Joseph Reilly, and Stephen J. Stets (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for Committee on Economic Development and Tourism to meet with community organizations (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for Committee on Finance to meet with Board of Assessors and City Administrator regarding real estate taxes (unanimous)
• Approved City Council meeting schedule for Jan 24 and Feb 14, 2023 (unanimous)
• Referred claims to Corporation Counsel (unanimous)

City Council

The Fall River City Council is holding a special meeting to elect its President and Vice President for the year 2023. The agenda also includes an opportunity for citizen input.

• Election of Council President for 2023
• Election of Council Vice President for 2023

The City Council held a special meeting to elect its leadership for the year 2023. Councilor Joseph D. Camara was elected President and Councilor Linda M. Pereira was elected Vice President.

• Elected Councilor Joseph D. Camara as President of the City Council (5-3)
• Elected Councilor Linda M. Pereira as Vice President of the City Council (5-3)